Portland's Best Wine Bar

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You voted for the best Wine Bar in Portland, and we counted. Check out the results below.

1. Vinotopia Restaurant and Wine Bar

11700 SE 7th St, Vancouver, WA

Upscale restaurant, located within Cinetopia Theaters, offers international tappas-style small plates, live music, wine tasting events and theater dining service.

Reviews:

  • “Great concept, Good steak, lacking customer service”
  • “Don’t buy into the hype”
  • “What a great experience!!!!! LOVE IT!!!”
  • AVOID THERESTAURANT” Just see a movie"
  • “Wow! What a treat!”

Vinotopia Restaurant and Wine Bar or email Vinotopia Restaurant and Wine Bar

2. Thirst Wine Bar & Bistro

0315 SW Montgomery St, Portland, OR

Waterfront wine bar offers American varietals, mainly Pacific Northwest, by the glass, bottles and flights; light bites and Internet access available.

Reviews:

  • “Great wine, helpful staff.”
  • “Best Wine Bar in Town!”
  • “Best Wine Bar by Far!”
  • “Great View and Good Opportunity to Try New Wine”
  • “Love It, Love it – Burgers & Wine!! Yum!”

Tips: Thirst also serves domestic and imported beers.

Thirst Wine Bar & Bistro or email Thirst Wine Bar & Bistro

3. Southpark Seafood Grill & Wine Bar

901 SW Salmon St, Portland, OR

Seafood and Mediterranean fare for the pre- and post-theater crowd.

Reviews:

  • “even grandma likes it”
  • “Reserve a booth”
  • “wonderful experience”
  • “Great late lunch place”
  • “Great Ambience”

Tips: Park at the lot on Salmon Street behind the restaurant and get your ticket validated for free after 5pm.

Southpark Seafood Grill & Wine Bar

Southpark Seafood Grill & Wine Bar

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4. Carafe

200 SW Market St, Portland, OR

Parisian-style bistro offers convenient preshow noshing.

Reviews:

  • “Disappointing”
  • “Great Burgers – Attitude Needs Adjustment”
  • “A Hamburger to die for…”
  • “Customer Service Won Out!”
  • “Don’t know what others were talking about.”

Tips: Located across from Keller Auditorium, Carafe is packed before shows. Reservations can be booked up to a week in advance. Or plan on eating after the pre-show rush ends at 7:45pm.

Carafe

5. Noble Rot

2724 SE Ankeny St, Portland, OR

Luscious wine, food and decor pay homage to artful indulgence at this Eastside neighborhood wine bar.

Reviews:

  • “Great night out…. "
  • “Bad food!”
  • “used to be good”
  • “horrible”
  • “Elf portions”

Tips: Sample similar wines on flights—three two-ounce glasses organized by region or varietal.

Noble Rot or email Noble Rot

6. Pour Wine Bar & Bistro

2755 NE Broadway, Portland, OR

Modern-style bar offers a wide selection of favorites and eclectic wines served with a menu of complementing food plates.

Reviews:

  • “Really unique space, GREAT wine list, fun owner”
  • “Best little wine bar, ever!”
  • THE Place for Oregon Pinot Noir”
  • “$0 degree red wine?”
  • “Great lil’ neighborhood wine joint.”

Tips: Don’t know wines? Go ahead and ask for tips from the knowledgeable staff.

Pour Wine Bar & Bistro or email Pour Wine Bar & Bistro

7. Grolla Restaurant & Wine Bar

2930 NE Killingsworth St, Portland, OR

Northwest-influenced Mediterranean creations are featured on a weekly rotating menu at this charming restaurant.

Reviews:

  • “It’s like dining being in Europe”
  • “Worst service. Mediocre food. "
  • “Great food, wine and people.”
  • “Mixed review…”
  • “best upscale food in portland”

Tips: If you’re looking for a quiet night, try the early week, when you can chat with the owner and chef. Reservations are recommended on weekends.

Grolla Restaurant & Wine Bar

Grolla Restaurant & Wine Bar

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8. Crush

1400 SE Morrison St, Portland, OR

A fun-loving crowd flocks for decadent drinks, hip DJs and a sumptuous modern-art setting.

Reviews:

  • “Stay away. It’s not worth it.”
  • “What a place to relax”
  • “comfortable atmosphere, FANTASTIC happy hour”
  • “Very good food… service is fine if you go on off nights!”
  • “don’t bother, it’s gone down”

Tips: Happy hour runs all day Tuesday and 4:30pm-6:30pm, Wed-Fri. T-dance Sundays start at 4:30pm and feature specially priced PBR and T-drinks, combining black or green tea with fruit juices and vodka.

Crush or email Crush

9. Every Day Wine

1520 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR

This casual wine bar in the hip Alberta neighborhood makes sipping accessible.

Reviews:

  • “You don’t have to be a wine connoisseur to enjoy this place”
  • “Perfect Neighborhood Place”
  • “My favorite wine bar”
  • “pretty nice”
  • “One of my favorite Portland hangouts”

Tips: Fridays from 5pm to 9pm, there are tasting events, often with a chance to meet the wine maker or learn about a certain varietal.

Every Day Wine

10. The Empire Room

4260 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR

Relaxed, European-themed wine bar with desserts, light food and cocktails.

Reviews:

  • “Cute place”
  • “Nice quaint place”
  • “Thick Wine Glasses”
  • “Were we in a different Empire Room????”
  • “Definitely a new favorite! Friendly, cute, and tasty.”

Tips: A stellar happy hour lasts from 4pm to 7pm Tuesday through Saturday; a few dollars buys a wine or a small plate. Also don’t miss the $3 martinis.

The Empire Room

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